Tag: National Toshaos Council Conference
Over 300 Amerindian leaders sworn in as JPs, rural constables
A total of 362 toshaos, senior councillors and chairpersons of the Community Development Councils from across Guyana were sworn in ... Read More
Amerindian leaders solidify support for LCDS 2030
Some 254 Amerindian leaders reaffirmed their commitment to the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) 2030, underscoring their recognition of sustainable ... Read More
Gov’t granted Indigenous right to self-determination in 2006 Amerindian Act – GS Jagdeo reemphasises
- Says local newspapers misrepresenting positive outcome of NTC Conference The modern 2006 Amerindian Act grants Indigenous people the right ... Read More
Govt working to equip hinterland with telemedicine features
The Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Office of the Prime Minister is working to install internet connectivity in ... Read More
Over 5,000 Indigenous youths receive extensive training, scholarships
More than 5,000 youths from the hinterland regions have benefitted from diverse training programmes and scholarships, greatly expanding their educational ... Read More
Amerindian leaders urged to encourage youths to join discipline services
Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn, has called on indigenous leaders to encourage hinterland youths to join the disciplined services, ... Read More
Indigenous villages urged to embrace sustainable development of mining, forestry sectors
Recognising that indigenous peoples’ livelihoods depend heavily on the mining and forestry industries, Amerindian leaders have been encouraged to explore ... Read More
Amerindian leaders urged to seize opportunities at NTC Conference
Leaders of Amerindian villages are being encouraged to fully embrace the opportunities presented at the National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference, ... Read More
White Water Creek to get $25M agro-processing facility
Some 250 households in White Water Creek and surrounding villages in Region One will benefit from the commissioning of a ... Read More